The History of Education Policy and Reform

Description: This quiz covers the history of education policy and reform, from the early days of public education to the present day.
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What was the name of the first public school law in the United States?

  1. The Massachusetts School Law of 1647

  2. The Connecticut School Law of 1650

  3. The New York School Law of 1664

  4. The Pennsylvania School Law of 1683


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Massachusetts School Law of 1647 required towns with more than 50 families to establish a school to teach reading and writing.

Who was the first U.S. Secretary of Education?

  1. William F. Buckley Jr.

  2. Terrel H. Bell

  3. Shirley M. Hufstedler

  4. William J. Bennett


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Terrel H. Bell was the first U.S. Secretary of Education, serving from 1981 to 1985.

What was the name of the federal law that provided funding for public schools in the United States?

  1. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

  2. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

  3. The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015

  4. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 provided federal funding for public schools in the United States.

What was the name of the federal law that required states to develop standards for public schools?

  1. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

  2. The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015

  3. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

  4. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 required states to develop standards for public schools.

What was the name of the federal law that replaced the No Child Left Behind Act?

  1. The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015

  2. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

  3. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

  4. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 replaced the No Child Left Behind Act.

What was the name of the federal law that provided funding for public schools in response to the COVID-19 pandemic?

  1. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

  2. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

  3. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

  4. The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provided funding for public schools in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What is the name of the current U.S. Secretary of Education?

  1. Miguel Cardona

  2. Betsy DeVos

  3. Arne Duncan

  4. Margaret Spellings


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Miguel Cardona is the current U.S. Secretary of Education.

What is the name of the federal law that provides funding for special education services?

  1. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

  2. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

  3. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

  4. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provides funding for special education services.

What is the name of the federal law that prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities?

  1. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

  2. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973

  3. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

  4. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities.

What is the name of the federal law that provides funding for vocational education?

  1. The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act

  2. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

  3. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

  4. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act provides funding for vocational education.

What is the name of the federal law that provides funding for adult education?

  1. The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act

  2. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

  3. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

  4. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act provides funding for adult education.

What is the name of the federal law that provides funding for early childhood education?

  1. The Head Start Act

  2. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

  3. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

  4. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Head Start Act provides funding for early childhood education.

What is the name of the federal law that provides funding for higher education?

  1. The Higher Education Act of 1965

  2. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

  3. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

  4. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Higher Education Act of 1965 provides funding for higher education.

What is the name of the federal law that provides funding for libraries?

  1. The Library Services and Technology Act

  2. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

  3. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

  4. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Library Services and Technology Act provides funding for libraries.

What is the name of the federal law that provides funding for museums?

  1. The Institute of Museum and Library Services Act

  2. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

  3. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

  4. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Institute of Museum and Library Services Act provides funding for museums.

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